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To give medical and other attention to a sick or injured person
“Many appreciate your being there each day to save lives and nurse people back to health.”
To look after or take special care of
“This is the right moment to nurse it with care and concern, instead of leaving the youngsters frustrated.”
To treat with great care, attention or indulgence
“She made her way to the barracks to nurse her sick husband.”
To nourish (an infant) with natural or biological milk
“Many young mothers who did not nurse their first babies are now nursing their second.”
To harbor (a belief or feeling), especially for a long time
“They nurse a belief that life has treated them unfairly, much worse than they deserve.”
To be very economical or mean about spending or providing something
“Nurse your energy levels, keeping in mind that you're building for the long term.”
To provide physiological relief
To consume a liquid
To restore (someone) to a physically sound or healthy condition
To supply (to someone)
Plural for a person trained to care for the sick or infirm, especially in a hospital
“He sailed through the surgery, went home after a while, and was cared for by a nurse who changed his bandages for about a week or so.”
Plural for a person employed or trained to take charge of young children
“His nanny is not just the caring nurse, she's also a strict governess.”
Plural for a person who assists, guides, or provides a service
Plural for a person who protects or defends something
Plural for a member of an emergency service, typically one who is first on the scene
Plural for a healthcare practitioner licensed to provide healthcare
Plural for a development or improvement
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